VFA Mixed Practice Test #342

Question 1

Ezhuthachan's disciple:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ayyanar — Considered Melpathur was contemporary.‌​‍

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Puntanam

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Melpathur

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Sooranad Kunjan Pillai

Question 2

Mount Kilimanjaro is in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Africa — Mt. Kilimanjaro (5,895 m) is in Tanzania, Africa — the highest peak in Africa.‌​‍

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South America

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Europe

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Asia

Question 3

Which is the first model Fisheries tourist village in India?

Accepted Answer

Kumbalangi — Kumbalangi (Kochi) — India's first model integrated tourism village.

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Purakkad

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Neendakara

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Beypore

Question 4

The National Health Mission (NHM) emphasizes a comprehensive approach to improve health outcomes. Which of the following core components is a *primary focus* under the NHM's strategy for maternal and child health, including adolescence?

Accepted Answer

B. Strengthening of RMNCH+A services. — The RMNCH+A (Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child Health + Adolescent Health) strategy is a cornerstone of the NHM, focusing on a continuum of care across different life stages. While NHM aims to strengthen the health system, its primary focus is on public health services, not exclusive funding for private providers or universal tertiary care. Integration of traditional medicine is part of NHM but not as the sole option.

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A. Universal access to free tertiary care facilities.

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C. Exclusive funding for private healthcare providers.

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D. Promotion of traditional medicine systems as the sole healthcare option.

Question 5

Kerala Assembly has how many seats?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

140 — 140 seats. Unicameral legislature.‌​‍

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120

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126

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150

Question 6

Who led the anti-colonial tribal revolt of 1812 in the jungles of Wayanad?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Raman Namby — Raman Namby (Raman Nambi) led the 1812 Kurichiya–Kurumba revolt in Wayanad (per PSC official key).‌​‍

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Pazhassi Raja

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Edachana Kunkan

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Thalakkal Chandu

Question 7

Kerala Panchayat Raj Act:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1994 — Kerala Panchayat Raj Act 1994.‌​‍

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1993

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1990

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2000

Question 8

A high school science teacher wants to improve student engagement in practical lab sessions. He decides to implement an action research cycle. Which of the following sequences correctly represents the typical steps he would follow?

Accepted Answer

B. Planning an intervention, Acting on the plan, Observing the results, Reflecting on the process and outcomes. — The action research cycle typically follows a 'Plan-Act-Observe-Reflect' sequence. The teacher first plans an intervention based on an identified problem, then implements (acts on) it, carefully observes the effects, and finally reflects on the outcomes to inform the next cycle of improvement.

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A. Observing student behavior, Planning new activities, Reflecting on outcomes, Acting on the plan.

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C. Reflecting on past lessons, Observing student reactions, Planning a new strategy, Acting without further evaluation.

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D. Acting on a hypothesis, Planning further research, Observing external factors, Reflecting on theoretical implications.

Question 9

Study of eye:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ophthalmology — Ophthalmology.‌​‍

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Otology

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Dermatology

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Cardiology

Question 10

Laboratory test for unsaturation (alkene):

Accepted Answer

Bromine water decolourisation / Baeyer's reagent — Baeyer's (alk KMnO₄) decolourised by C=C. Bromine water orange → colourless.

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Litmus

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Flame

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Fehling's

VFA Mixed Practice Test #342